Listed In: Surgeons
Birthdate: March 15, 1813
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: York, United Kingdom
Died: June 16, 1858
John Snow was an English physician renowned for his advancements in anaesthesia, medical hygiene, and modern epidemiology. He famously identified the source of a cholera outbreak in London’s Soho to a specific water pump, thus pioneering early germ theory. His discoveries catalyzed significant progress in public health, prompting reforms in water and waste systems in London and other cities globally. Snow’s work continues to influence and improve global public health practices.
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